LIFESTYLE NEWS - Sounds too good to be true? Well, it is not!
The culprit to weight gain has many faces.
In the food department, highly processed foods, extremely refined carbs, sugar, high fat intake, oversized portions and lack of nutrition plays a major roll.
The Dr Rossouw Weight loss team works out a plan with the patient to re introduce healthy whole grains, fiberous carbohydrates in the form of fruit, vegetables and legumes, lean proteins and healhy fats.
By feeding the body nutritious whole foods, you are bound to see a change in the way you feel and look, in no time at all.
Here are a few tips to get you on the road to dropping your dress size and feeling great!
1. Breakfast must include protein like eggs, yogurt or oats. 2. A Protein portion is about the size of the palm of your hand. Too large protein portions is a huge culprit!
3. Starch or carbohydrates like cooked brown rice, wholegrain pasta or potato: half a cup of one per main meal.
4. Veggies: Keep it colourful, 2 cups is a good measure for a main meal.
Fruit: 2 - 3 per day maximum, and opt for the juicy fruits like nectarines, apples and citrus.
Eat 3 main meals a day with 2 snacks in between and keep hydration to the max by drinking 2 litres of water every day!
Exercise: begin with 30 minutes brisk walking EVERY day, and work it up from there as you become more comfortable and healthier.
Courtesy of Dr Rossouw Weight loss clinic.
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